Blue Skies Blue skies enveloping clouds of white A welcome reprieve from greys and browns From dull and dormant Blue skies appear The sun’s warmth shining through For those who pause Who open shields and receive My dad died The skies were grey, desolate Sadness filled the universe As I knew it For days, theContinue reading “Blue Skies”
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Threshold
Threshold Akin to opening a new writing pad A new sketchbook Standing in front of a blank canvas atop an easel Inhaling the scent of a pile of new wood, awaiting chisel Feeling the squish of fresh clay through caressing fingers Rubbing your pregnant belly, feeling the kick, the hiccup Moments of anticipation, hope, expectation.Continue reading “Threshold”
Frannie Preserve – Restorer of Peace
Giving Thanks
Giving Thanks Giving thanks In times of despair In times of division In times of destruction Giving thanks How can I? Why must I? In giving thanks, I search below the heartache Of loss and hardship I seek meaning In the everyday Finding appreciation – even gratitude. I whisper an alleluia For the beauty OfContinue reading “Giving Thanks”
To Veterans – In Gratitude
To Veterans – In Gratitude I did not understand the full extent of the sacrifice made by servicemen and women until I went on a Tiger Cruise. A Tiger Cruise is an opportunity for family members to join a ship as it returns from war. My son and I were able to join my oldestContinue reading “To Veterans – In Gratitude”
Pandemic Pondering
The Suffering sprouting from COVID Extends far beyond the reach of microbes There are divisions caused by beliefs Do we shutdown? Do we mask? Do we immunize? Differences grown monumental Attached to basic beliefs – Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Politicians fanning flames of division Creating resentment, anger Even hate. ThereContinue reading “Pandemic Pondering”
I Have Just Stacked My Last Woodpile!
His cancer was advanced. There was no cure. His life was limited to sitting in his recliner working hard to breath. He had lost 30 pounds. He could not walk – just shuffle a couple of steps holding onto something. A couple of weeks prior, Joe (not his real name) had been told that heContinue reading “I Have Just Stacked My Last Woodpile!”
Carol
Carol Died This Morning. . . Carol died. Carol – my dad’s neighbor The loving woman next door – Who said, “Just knock On your dad’s bedroom wall If you need us.” Who let us know just a couple of weeks ago That she had heard a thud – Worried that Dad had fallen HeContinue reading “Carol”
Crumbs
Crumbs I must begin with crumbs I must begin to believe My crumbs are of value My crumbs can be spoken Can be given Arms raised, hands outstretched Open Palms My offering My crumbs To You creator of the universe I offer myself held within my crumbs I offer in faith. Within these crumbs isContinue reading “Crumbs”
Crumbs for the Journey 